Lydia (she/her/hers) works on creating a university network of programs, outreach and support for all MSU employees and students. She coordinates training, supports and evaluations in response to relationship violence and sexual misconduct climate concerns or requests.

Lydia earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from MSU and a master's degree in women, gender and sexuality studies from the University of Cincinnati. She has worked at MSU since 2013. Prior to joining the POE team, she worked in the Women's Resource Center and the WorkLife Office, where her passion for educational programming blossomed. Lydia is dedicated to creating equal access to resources, services and educational opportunities for all, with a particular focus on gender justice issues.

Lydia volunteers as the content chair for the empowHER Leadership Retreat for 450 4th-9th grade girls, held in April every year. In her spare time, you can find Lydia going on walks with her sweetheart and their dog and three cats (yes, the cats come on walks), or finding and enjoying the best vegetarian cuisine in Lansing. 

Contact Lydia: POE.LydiaWeiss@msu.edu